SS Chapter 9 Vocabulary Review

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined. a small group of people who are formally chosen to give advice to a government leader

• Cabinet

• secretary

• political party

• federalist

Choose the correct definition of capital.

• the city that is the newest in a country or state

• the city that is outside of a country or state

• the city that is the official seat of government in a country or state

• the city that is the largest in a country or state

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined. a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space

• geographer

• surveyor

• treasurer

• astronomer

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry. Vocabulary Term central government Definition the level of government that deals with matters

• state

• local

• city

• national

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined. the highest-ranking leader of an organization

• cabinet advisor

• chief attorney

• chief executive

• general treasurer

Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined. the fixed period of time that something lasts, often referring to how long an elected official holds office

• model

• goal

• division

• term

Choose the correct definition of surveyor.

• a person whose job is to determine the size, shape, and boundaries of land

• a person whose job is to make copies of maps

• a person whose job is to determine the size of an army

• a person whose job is to make an alliance with another group

Choose the correct definition of federalist.

• a person in favor of a system of government that has a strong central government

• a person in favor of a system of government that has a weak central government

• a person in favor of a system of government that has no central government

• a person in favor of a system of government that has no judicial branch

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the dictionary entry. Vocabulary Term treasury Definition (A) relationships with foreign governments B military matters Claw enforcement D money and taxes

• relationships with foreign governments

• military matters

• law enforcement

• money and taxes

Choose the correct definition of model.

• something that cannot be accomplished

• someone or something regarded as an excellent example to follow or imitate

• someone or something regarded as a bad example to follow or imitate

• someone who has never achieved anything